Padmavathi
Padmavathi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu origin, meaning “She who dwells in the lotus”.
| Meaning | She who dwells in the lotus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu |
| Written as | पद्मावती |
| Pronunciation | pud-MAA-vuh-thee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Padmavathi
Padmavathi is the South Indian spelling of Padmavati, built from padma, 'lotus', and the suffix -vati, 'possessing' or 'full of'. The lotus is the flower of Lakshmi, so the name has long been read as one of her titles. In the Tirupati tradition, Padmavathi is the goddess who married Lord Venkateswara, and her temple at Tiruchanur near Tirupati draws vast numbers of pilgrims. The name was also borne by Rani Padmavati of Chittor, the heroine of Malik Muhammad Jayasi's sixteenth-century poem Padmavat.
Is Padmavathi a Hindu name?
Padmavathi is a Hindu name, closely tied to the goddess Padmavathi, a form of Lakshmi worshipped as the consort of Venkateswara at Tirupati.
How popular is Padmavathi?
Used mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, more often among older generations than newborns.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Padmavathi mean?
Padmavathi means 'She who dwells in the lotus'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu origin.
Is Padmavathi a Hindu name?
Padmavathi is a Hindu name, closely tied to the goddess Padmavathi, a form of Lakshmi worshipped as the consort of Venkateswara at Tirupati.
How do you pronounce Padmavathi?
Padmavathi is pronounced pud-MAA-vuh-thee.
Is Padmavathi a boy or girl name?
Padmavathi is usually a girl name.